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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.93, 25.44 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.93, 25.44 and 16.83 is: 25.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.93 : 25.44 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.93/25.44 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.93x = 25.44 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.93x = 428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428.20/16.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.30

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